Documentary TV

The 2000s

Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s, including tech triumphs, the "war on terror," Barack Obama's election, the financial crisis and more.

TVMA • Documentaries, History • TV Series (2018)

Boom Box: Beats and Betrayal

In this gripping true crime series, a London recording studio attracts local aspiring rappers, then entangles them in a web of buying and selling guns. Loyalties shift, truths emerge too late, leading to devastating consequences.

TVMA • Crime and Courtroom Drama, Documentaries • TV Series (2026)

The 2010s

Reflecting on the 2010s, an era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in one of the most dramatic years of the 21st century: 2020; it was a decade in which social media transformed society and streaming upended entertainment.

TV14 • Documentaries, History • TV Series (2023)

Colosio: Political Assassination

In March 1994, the life of promising presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio was cut short at a campaign rally in Tijuana. Having pledged to reform the country's Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), Colosio inspired hope in millions of Mexicans, but also drew the attention of the cartels and those who hoped to maintain the status quo -- sparking countless rumors and conspiracy theories about his death. More than thirty years later, convicted shooter Mario Aburto Martínez and his family continue to maintain his innocence, while new suspects and possible scenarios involving a second shooter emerge. Featuring previously unseen archival material and exclusive testimonies, Colosio: Political Assassination (Los Asesinos de Colosio) investigates the ongoing search for truth as new clues and unexpected turns in the case are revealed.

TVMA • Crime and Courtroom Drama, Documentaries • TV Series (2026)

Born to Bowl

From executive producer Ben Stiller and directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte (HBO's McMillion$), Born to Bowl follows five professional bowling stars – Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte – as they chase glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour. Taking viewers inside the colorful world of professional bowling, the series reveals a quirky sport with ancient roots, shaped as much by personality and persistence as by skill and precision. Each at different stages in their careers, the men must balance their ambition with the uncertainty of a profession built on week-to-week performance and earnings that often require them to take day jobs to make a living. With every strike, spare, and split of the season, the series offers a humorous and heartfelt portrait of life on a professional sports tour that's anything but straight down the lane.

TVMA • Reality, Documentaries • TV Series (2026)

Asia

Vast deserts, dense jungles, polar landscapes and tropical seas are explored in this dazzling journey across Earth’s biggest continent, Asia. Witness the breathtaking variety of Asia’s wildest places. From the vast Arabian Desert to the unexplored jungles of Indonesia; the biting polar wilderness of Siberia to the tropical coral seas of the Indian Ocean. Dramatic wildlife stories are captured in extraordinary locations, including the Tibetan plateau, the Gobi Desert and the Himalayas.

TVPG • Animals & Nature, Documentaries • TV Series (2025)

Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese

When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanishes from her West Virginia home, her family and community are thrown into turmoil. As the search for answers intensifies, attention turns toward Skylar’s closest friends – uncovering a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and identity. Told through social media posts, intimate interviews, and Skylar’s own words, Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese is a gripping true-crime docuseries that immerses viewers in the emotional intensity of adolescence. From the thrill of rebellion to the fragility of friendship, this three-part series captures the pressures of growing up in the digital age – and the devastating consequences when love turns to hate.

TVMA • Documentaries, Docuseries • TV Series (2026)

Vet Detective

When beloved pets face unexplained illnesses, one woman steps in: veterinarian Dr. Lauren Adelman, the “Vet Detective.” A medical genius armed with years of expertise and a fearless approach, Dr. Lauren tackles the most mysterious cases, where lives hang in the balance and time is running out. Follow desperate pet owners with their ailing animals after months — sometimes years — of bewildering vet visits and unanswered questions. That’s when Dr. Lauren steps in. Every case is a puzzle, and every animal is a family member whose life hangs in the balance.

TV14 • Documentaries, Biography • TV Series (2026)

Danger Decoded

Journey into some of the most deadly, notorious and extreme corners of the world, revealing how danger manifests in ways both spectacular and insidious. From infamous cults driven by manipulation and fear to brilliant criminals who reshape the boundaries of law and chaos, explore the dark ingenuity behind human threats. Also, examine the world’s most perilous landscapes, from treacherous roads carved through unforgiving terrain to natural disasters capable of unleashing catastrophic force. Each story breaks down the chilling histories, staggering risks, and life-or-death consequences that define these extremes. Through vivid accounts and expert insight, we decode the limits of safety and confront a deeper question: Are our fears imagined or are warnings of threats more real than we think?

Documentaries, Biography • TV Series (2015)

The Murder in Boston Podcast

1989 Boston. The crack epidemic is raging, the murder rate soaring, and white flight has taken hold. Charles Stuart and his pregnant wife, Carol, are carjacked, drawn deep into a dangerous inner-city neighborhood, and allegedly shot by a Black man. All of Boston -- and the nation -- is gripped by the hunt for the suspect. What follows reveals truths about the city...and ourselves. Presented by The Boston Globe and HBO Documentary Films, this podcast is hosted by Adrian Walker, who, along with a team of Pulitzer-winning investigative reporters, unveils explosive new findings and changes the narrative of a story long cemented in the city's lore.

TVMA • Documentaries • TV Series (2023)

Inside the CIA: Secrets & Spies

This series is a collection of unbelievable, untold and world-changing stories that reveal what it takes to be a spy beyond the red line of danger. Told from inside the intelligence community by the spies themselves, each mission-driven story propels audiences from one cliffhanger to the next, immersing them in never-before-heard adventures. From the real-life Jason Bourne to the hidden maneuvers surrounding Osama bin Laden’s elimination and a minute-by-minute account of being taken behind enemy lines, every episode brings viewers as close as possible to the world of espionage. With unprecedented access to some of the most elite intelligence officers and the missions that defined them, explore the diverse, dedicated and often deadly work of the world’s most effective spy agency. This is “Inside the CIA: Secrets and Spies.”

TV14 • History, Documentaries • TV Series (2026)

Lost Women of Alaska

As Native women vanish in Alaska, police must look to the past and a warning that went unheeded to discover the truth about a serial killer. As the net tightens, questions only grow about how many women this killer could have silenced.

TV14 • Crime, Crime and Courtroom Drama • TV Series (2026)

120 Hours Behind Bars

Over five intense days, 120 Hours Behind Bars delivers an unfiltered look inside America's toughest jails -- where officers are outnumbered, cellblocks are overcrowded, and violence erupts without warning.

TV14 • Documentaries, Crime and Courtroom Drama • TV Series (2026)

The Chrisleys: Back to Reality

The Chrisleys: Back to Reality exposes the raw truth of the Chrisley's lives?past and present?and the reality is far different from what audiences have seen before.

TV14 • Reality, Documentaries • TV Series (2025)

Fame and Fentanyl

An unflinching look at the fentanyl crisis and its' profound impact on our society and culture. From high-profile celebrities and artists to families from all walks of life, more than 70 thousand Americans die of fentanyl poisoning each year.

Documentaries • TV Series (2025)

What Happened, Brittany Murphy?

A captivating actor as effervescent on-screen as she was off, Brittany Murphy was a rising star whose movies helped define a generation. But in 2009, Murphy's untimely passing at 32 ended her promising career, while the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death quickly became fodder for speculation and conspiracy theories. Featuring new archival footage and interviews with those closest to her, What Happened, Brittany Murphy? goes beyond the tabloid rumors to examine the impact of Hollywood sexism on her struggles, as well as lingering concerns about her relationship with husband Simon Monjack. Sensitive and nuanced, the two-part docuseries explores the legacy of a unique talent.

TVMA • Documentaries, Biography • TV Series (2021)

Road Wars

Taking a deep dive into American roadways by examining extreme human behavior, wild weather, insane accidents and a few acts of kindness.

TV14 • Documentaries, Automotive • TV Series (2022)

City Confidential

"City Confidential" examines crimes and the impact of ensuing investigations on the American towns and cities in which they occurred.

TV14 • Documentaries, Crime • TV Series (1998)

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